Every year, on November 30th, the world observes International Day of Constipation, a day dedicated to raising awareness about digestive health and the importance of…
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that affect millions of people worldwide, with an estimated 3 million Americans…
As winter sets in, the cold weather brings unique challenges, especially for older adults. The National Institute on Aging reports that cold temperatures can lead…
The month of October marks health literacy month. It is celebrated through the advocacy and promotion of constant and accurate health education to the citizens…
Infections are diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, parasites, viruses or fungi. This disease can spread directly or indirectly from one person to…
The ‘Flu season’ is an annually recurring period characterized by the outbreak of influenza, (The Flu).The Flu is a nasty viral infection that hits the…
Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by different pathogens including bacteria,…
In 2024, Organ Donation Week will take place from September 23–29. We would like to us this blog to bring greater awareness to organ donation…
Sepsis is an extensive inflammation throughout the body that could cause tissue damage, organ failure and even lead to death. It occurs when the immune…
World First-aid day is an annual global event that promotes the importance of first aid in saving lives. The event aims to create awareness about…